The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-20

1 the veterans to Genterville. lie was responded
10 by Gen. Jno w. Noble. Addresses were also
made by Thos s. Wright, Capt M. NJ. Walden,
Capt. JAS Turner, Maj. II. ID. Cramer, and
others. A dress-parade was held in the even
| ing, and over 500 veterans passed in review
before the public square. In the evening
grand Campfire was held, which was largely
attended. On the second day the following
officers were elected: President, +. NJ Kyle, of
| 0sceola; Sec, John III. Jamison, of Osceola;
Treas, III. Hickenlooper, of Abba; V.-Ps, J.
II. Knott. T. b. Woodward, w. II. 0yitt, w.
| G. Crow. John Carhurt, John Dahl, Ed. Track
er, Ed. Alden, Daniel Smith, John c. Ferree
! Executive Committee-A. S. johnson, Osce0la;
Joseph Ballou, 0sceola; w. j. Hamilton, os-
ceola; d. ;. Sigler, Corning, Iowa; Capt. Glenn,
! Osceola. The next Reunion will be held at
0sceola.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The 18th annual Reunion Of the survivors of
the 23d Mass. was held at Beverly Sept. IS,
about $50 veterans being present. The old
board ofofiicers was reelected, as follows: Presi-
dent, Col. Raymond; Adj't Henry B. Pierce,
Of Abingdon; q. NJ, W. l.. WEIGH, of Salem;
| Chap. Jonas b. Clark Of South Boston. Ten
! ice-Presdents-at-large were also chosen, and
an Executive Committee of two from each COM
pany. The next Reunion viii be held at New
! Bedford, Sept. 2s 1855. After the business
meeting banquet was partaken OF.
MICHIGAN.
A. ID. Berry, s74 Lafayette Ave-, Detroit: In
| compliance with an invitation extended by the
citizens of Fowlerville, the 9Th Mich. Associa-
ton held its 18th annual Reunion at that place
| Sept. 90 Strings Of corps badges notices and
/ banners OF welcome were suspended across the
streets and all the business houses in Fowler
| Vile seemed 90 vie with each other in tasty
decorations to greet the veterans. The COM
rades Of John Giluly Post of Fowleryille;
Waddell Post, Of Howell; Russell Post of
Brighton, and Terrell Post, of Webberyille as
| semblei at the depot TO welcome the members
of the fighting 9Th and TO extend to them cor
dial reception. At 10 m. the train arrived,
bringing large delegation of members Of the
association, who formed line with the Posts,
and headed by the FOwleryille Cornet Band
marched TO Orchard Grove. The address OF
welcome by Fred H. Warren was a mastery
one, taking US back 10 the thrilling scenes of
skirmishes and battles, narrow escapes and
victories SO yiyidly that many were moved 10
tears. The welcome address was responded TO
by the President of the association, Major 4.
III. Shook, after which we gathered around the
tables to partake of an abundant supply of
eatables provided by the ladies of the Relief
Corps, village and vicinity, 10 which full just
ice was done. Gen. John Pulford, Colonel Of
the 5th, was present. He was kept busy ex-
changing greetings with the boys and relating
events of the past. After dinner the comrades
adjourned TO the speakers stand, where several
toasts were responded to. The toasts were fol-
lowed by an address by the orator of the day,
Comrade Francis McElroy, of Lapeer. Com
rade J. C. Stafford, of the 37th N. Y, with
which the 5th was brigaded, was introduced
and cheered by the Veterans. Comrade STAFF
ford suggested that at no distant date the 9th
and 9th meet in Reunion at Niagara Falls The
suggestion met with approval. At the close of
the speeches the association marched 10 the
headquarters of John Gilluly Post TO hold its
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the regiment was represented. The following
officers were elected: President, Mai. f. III.
Shook, of Detroit V.-P's, Lieut.. w. X. Tillot-
son, 0wosso; Capt. c. b. Cook, Attica, Kan;
Lieut.. o. W. Van Dyne, Lansing; A. r. Sewell,
Detroit; Sec. and Treas, A. ID. Berry, Detroit (;
Historian, A. X. Sweet Detroit. The Secre.
tary was authorized 10 procure so additional
badges for members Of the association, and COM
rades wishing one are requested TO Immediately
write TO the Secretary. Capt. Peter Lennon,
one of the Commissioners appointed by the
Governor TO place monuments on the battle
field of Gettysburg for Michigan troops engaged
there made a lengthy and interesting report,
and Gen. Pulford Francis McElroy and the
Secretary were appointed Committee on Leg
ends TO be placed on the monument. 1t is
expected that the monuments will be dedicated
in September, 1888 All united in returning
their most hearty thanks TO the ladies of the
Relief Corps and the citizens of Fowleryille and
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association adjourned TO meet at 0wosso in
1888, the date 10 be designated by the Presi-
dent.
MISSOURI.
L. c. Carrico, Box 90 Otteryille: The sur
vivors of the LIST Mo. Cav. held their second
Reunion ut ST. Louis Sept. q 10 80 and the
following comrades were elected to the differ
ent Offices for the ensuing year: President,
James RumbolZ: First V.-P, II. J. Stierln
/ Nalanfina ppaKUiff. Mol.
3 chior Auer; Rec. Sec, Geo. Mcpherson; Cor.
Sec, l.. G. Carrico; Treas, Jacob NJ Gruen. Az
the roll-call 10Y comrades answered 10 their
names, and quite number reported during
the week, making 240 in all who were present.
!: There were comrades present from Massachu.
. sets, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas
, Texas Kansas. Nebraska and Minnesota. The
|, boys were well pleased that they had the priv
lege OF once more meeting together, and hope
70 be able 20 hold many more Reunions like
this one. The thanks of the LIST Mo- Cav are
: : hereby given TO the soldiers friend, THE Ma
= TIoNkL TRIBUNE. II is requested that those
: of the comrades who have not vet reported
will do so at once, in order that they may b,
. put in communication with their comrades
= Il. j. McBeath, Secretary. Box 292, Cameron
A Reunion of survivors of the 10Th Mo- Cav. wal
held at Headquarters Department of Missouri
= at Washington Square, ST. Louis, Sept. %
: Among the 25 members present were Lieut..
SOAs AeNuhlh A. DIONIs MAI. Levi
= Capt. Charles T. Ernst Of Co. ID, and Lieut.
: Fred w. Powers. Of Co. l.. The organization o
Association Of Survivors Of the 10Th Mo. Cav
! was perfected by electing Mai. Levi Prichard
of MillbrOok, KRn President; Orderly Serg'
\ Dan i. Ransom, Co. l., Cora Mo-, Vice resi
= dent, and Private T. J. McBeath Co. b, Came
= ron, Mo-, Secretary, Treasurer and Correspond
= ing Secretary. The sum Of S23 was raised ant
placed with the Treasurer, for the purpose O
= defraying expenses Of correspondence, printing
and mailing roster Of names aud addresses O
y comrades of the 10Th Mo. Cav, etc. Wec0ntem
!, plate, in connection with the roster, a concis
y history Of the 10th Mo- Cav, with the part tina
;, il took in the war Of the rebellion. All com
a rades are requested TO give ia brief form thei
- experience while members of the command
"a "a also give date and place Of birth; date an,
~ place Of enlistment, and date aud place of dis
charge, and present address. The time an,
place Of the next meeting of the association
= will be fixed by the officers. IL will be at som
= point in Northwest Missouri in the Autumn @
= 1883. Due notice will be given through tn
papers and by a circular letter from the Secrc
y tary TO every comrade whose address is known
y We have now our records names and col
y rect addresses Of nearly 800 comrades, and hop
~ ere another year passes TO have enrolled tn
name and address Of every surviving conrad
= of the old regiment. Many deserving CON
y rades are in need Of help in the matter of evi
> donce for establishing pension claims. This
- one Of the objects of our association-the mai
= object, in fact The Secretary will gladly sen